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See following URL for complete wiring diagram.https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/3x23oa7iyt-000247/craftsman-917203831-front-engine-lawn-tractor-partsSwitch Terminal to circuit color.B RedS WhiteM Black (Black/white)A1 BlueA2 BlackL BlackG BlackUnfortunately 4 of the circuits are not uniquely color coded. If the black wires have been disconnected from the switch socket then it will be necessary to identify each black wire to its respective circuit.

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First, I'm not a Craftsman representative. * Check your warranty. Call for support * Contact; https://www.sears.com/en_us/customer-service.html * Note; Craftsman bought by Lowe's try them for assistance. *** The following is for information only.*** * Manual (old); https://c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0806841.pdf * Throttle adjust; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWFMbOpoKvI * Contact Sears or Lowe's for advice * Note; your local "Small engine repair" shop may service these generators. Aloha, ukeboy57 Additional info; * Forum; https://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134772 * Chicago Gen voltage adjust; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjHgH7k-Hu0 * 5600 Sears customer review; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljvpwcuds1Q * Gernerac Leaking Carb; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6sng5-vTHs * Govenor repair; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR1CfvRNni4 * no electric output; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti9d0vJLA1s

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Check to verify that the circuit breakers for the output plugs are not tripped.

Excessive load on the generator may have damaged the power head, but verify that the circuit breaker at the output plug is not tripped before yuo attempt any other repairs.

Get a can of carburetor cleaner. Drain the gas. Mix small quantity of fresh gas & carb cleaner about 50/50. Run a little through (it might not start, but crank it enough to get some solution through the carb.) If it runs, that's great, run about half of your solution then turn it off for an hour. Then run the rest through. If it won't start, then after the hour add a bit of fresh gas to make the remaining solution about 90% gas and run this through By the way, running the carb cleaner through the air intake will not fix this problem, because the gumming of gas is in the fuel line, float valve, needle valve - not in the air stream. Running carb cleaner through the air intake is useful if the throttle is sticking.. Good luck, Vote if you found this helpful, Al K

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kill switch in proper position for run? fuel valve on if applicable?choke on ? sorry i had to ask. pull plug out ,connect plug wire and see if spark by grounding plug on engine, than a sharp pull from recoil- should see spark. good spark? if so- now see if fuel is reaching carb by removing screw on bottom of carb float bowel . this must be done out side - i know there is a blizzard going on. remember where all gaskets go and are properly on when putting back together. If no FRESH fuel FLOWS OUT WITH GAS ON your needle on the float shaft is probably stuck in the seat of the carb.Pull down on float gently to release needle valve.may have to shoot some carb cleaner in there. be prepared to shut off fuel if it starts flowing.If no shutoff ,pinch off fuel line with small vice grips or hemo's. all jets should be cleaned if old gas dried in bowel over time.

I would change back to a rubber fuel line for gasoline. The plastic may melt with the heat from the engine. An automotive store should have a fuel line. I believe a 1/4 inch line (diameter) is good (check your size to make sure). Buy 18 inches, it is more than you need, but it is better to have more fuel line than too little. Purchase hose clamps as well.

Not that i am aware of, however, I suspect that as soon as you load it up it will die again as the load will call for greater speed, and too much fuel from the choke position will cause it to die again.

What I suspect is that your carburator is clogged up at the jets and is not metering the air fuel mxture properly. You may have to disassemble the carburator and clean it. Since the government has mandated that gasoline contain 10% alcohol, it has become a night mare for small engines that are not used very often. The alcohol is very hydroscopic (retains water) and during the off use period, the alcohol evaporates and leaves the water behind to mix with gunk and clog the needle valves.

Try removing the old gasoline. Refill the machine with fresh gasoline and add some "SeaFoam" (an additive) or any other brand additive that will help disolve the built up gunk in the carburator. Remove the air cleaner and try spraying a carburator cleaner down in the air intake while the machine is running, this way the air passages may clear while the new gasoline may dislodge the built up gunk. Note: The carb cleaner will stall the engine.

It is probably wise to run the gas tank dry before storage and only fill when the machine will be used. Stabil is an additive for storage, and it did it's job before the alcohol edict. I am not sure that Stabil will allow long time storage. (more than 3 months) SeaFoam can be purchased at WalMart, stabil is on the shelf of most small engine sales rooms such as Sears.

Hi and welcome to FixYa. I am Kelly. Since you did not mention the make or model number of your generator I will respond in generic terms. If your generator is at 127 volts with NO load it is adjust at the very top end of the manufacturers limits. There is a 10% tolerance so 120 VAC + 12 is 127 VAC. Under an electrical load above 500 watts the generator should drop the output voltage slightly so your generator would still be within factory limits. Personally on any generator as a repair person; I set the output voltage at 126 VAC no load so that when the user puts the generator to work the output voltage is good. If your generator is running at 127 VAC under load then you can adjust the governor screw on the governor plate CCW about 1/2 turn to drop the voltage. Without a generator model number or engine number I can not tell you exactly where the governor plate is on your engine / generator. The screw will have a lock nut that you must loosen 1/4 turn then turn the adjustment screw CCW to drop the voltage. Just make sure to re-tighten the lock nut when the adjustments are complete. Mind you by decreasing the output voltage you also drop the output freqency at the same time you decrease the output voltage. It is better to have 125 -127 VAC under a no load condition as the more electrical load you add the more voltage drop you will notice. It is best to adjust the generator to 122.5 -123 VAC under a medium load. (50% of output capacity) A bread toaster is 1400 - 1600 watts and is a good load for a 3000 watt generator. Also a good hand held hair dryer will use around 1600 watts. If you use this type of load and the voltage output is 122.5 to 123 VAC I would not adjust anything. I have been working on generators since 1970 so this is nothing new for me. I hope that you understand everything I posted. If not, feel free to ask as many questions as you wish in any future response.
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